Spend It! Lesson for Grades 1-2
Define "spend", "wants", and "choice".
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Oscar Ostrich Faces the Future
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Meet Oscar Ostrich. In this fable, Oscar Ostrich is taught to think about his future needs and set financial goals to become more confident about his financial future. The story is centered on the moral: "If you set and reach financial goals, your needs will be met in the future."
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